Memories & Candles

“I will always remember Bill as a person who got things done. I knew him as a dedicated member and leader in the Stone Harbor Lions Club and the...Read More »
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2 of 6 | Posted by: Rita Marie Fulginiti - NJ

“Uncle Bill was deeply lived and will be forever missed.im sending hugs your way,aunt Loretta and so sorry I can't be there with you at this time
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3 of 6 | Posted by: Sheryl Doyle - Pottsville, PA

“May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief. Laurie, you are in my thoughts and prayers. You and Bill have been good friends to...Read More »
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4 of 6 | Posted by: Pamela McLenna - Ocean City, NJ

“Lori, I am so deeply sorry to hear of Bill's passing, he was always such a kind sweet soul. My deepest sympathies to you and your family.Sincerely...Read More »
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5 of 6 | Posted by: Mary Keating - South Dennis,, NJ

“Bill was a special man. I will always remember his smile, laugh, and his dedication to Post 331. May he rest in peace. Lori, I am sending you hugs,...Read More »
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6 of 6 | Posted by: Vicki Lachman - Sarasota, NJ

KEENAN, WILLIAM JAMES, 84, of Stone Harbor, NJ, passed away on April 14, 2018 at his home near the beach after a valiant battle against cancer. William was born in Philadelphia on April 1, 1934 to Frank and Catherine (Fahey) Keenan. After graduating from Lincoln Prep in 1952, he earned a B.S. in Business Administration from LaSalle University. William served in the Army for six years and early in his career was appointed Director of the Division of Community and Professional Services under NJ Governor William Cahill. Following many years in the building business in Moorestown, NJ, he had a successful career in mortgage banking in Cape May County.

William loved his adopted hometown of Stone Harbor and for 35 years was a very active member of the community there. He served as Post Commander for American Legion Post 331, President of the Stone Harbor Seniors Club, Secretary of Stone Harbor Lions Club, Committee Leader of the Stone Harbor Republican Club, member of the Knights of Columbus and Trustee of ROA. He was an active parishioner at St. Paul's Church, St. Brendan the Navigator Parish where he served as an usher and Eucharistic Minister.

William is survived by wife Lori, son William Jr., son Barry and daughter in law Tara Pal, daughter Kathleen and son in law David Nuzzo, and six amazing grandchildren: Riley, Salvatore, Sach, Sammie, Jack and Will.

Memorial Mass will be said on Friday, April 20, 2018 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Paul's Church, St. Brendan the Navigator Parish, 9910 Third Avenue, Stone Harbor, where visitation will begin at 9:30. Interment will be private. Memorial donations may be made to CARA, PO Box 774, Cape May Court House, NJ 08210-0774.

Visitation

Friday, April 20
9:30 AM
to 10:30 AM

St. Brendan The Navigator Parish at St. Paul Church
99th Street and Third Avenue
Stone Harbor, NJ 08247
(609) 368-3091

St. Brendan The Navigator Parish at St. Paul Church, 99th Street and Third Avenue, Stone Harbor, NJ 08247Visitation for William James Keenan, Sr.https://www.tributes.com/obituary/show/William-James-Keenan-106015392#serviceshttps://www.tributes.com/obituary/get_ics/106015392?service=3676126&tr=

Memorial Mass

Friday, April 20
10:30 AM

St. Brendan The Navigator Parish at St. Paul Church
99th Street and Third Avenue
Stone Harbor, NJ 08247
(609) 368-3091

St. Brendan The Navigator Parish at St. Paul Church, 99th Street and Third Avenue, Stone Harbor, NJ 08247Memorial Mass for William James Keenan, Sr.https://www.tributes.com/obituary/show/William-James-Keenan-106015392#serviceshttps://www.tributes.com/obituary/get_ics/106015392?service=3676127&tr=

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Uncle Bill was deeply lived and will be forever missed.im sending hugs your way,aunt Loretta and so sorry I can't be there with you at this time

Posted by: Sheryl Doyle - Pottsville, PA - family Apr 19, 2018

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief. Laurie, you are in my thoughts and prayers. You and Bill have been good friends to me and to Ed before his passing. Love Pam

Posted by: Pamela McLenna - Ocean City, NJ - friend Apr 19, 2018

Lori, I am so deeply sorry to hear of Bill's passing, he was always such a kind sweet soul. My deepest sympathies to you and your family.Sincerely,Mary KeatingFormerly of the office of Dr. Piper

Posted by: Mary Keating - South Dennis,, NJ - Friend Apr 17, 2018

Bill was a special man. I will always remember his smile, laugh, and his dedication to Post 331. May he rest in peace. Lori, I am sending you hugs, as I know you must be so sad to loose this wonderful man. Vicki